The Centennial Express | December 2023 Newsletter

CENTENNIAL EXPRESS

December

Meet The

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TEAM JAE

RE CO Y

NICK

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JAMILA

HEEM A R LE HA Y

JANET

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Table of Contents [4-5] December Calendar

[6-7] November Highlight

[8] Inclusive Holidays

[9] Study Tips & Resources [12] Winter Break Things to Do

[10-11] Res-cipe

[13] Winter Movie Recommendations

[14] WInter Safety Tips

[15] Student Highlight

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[16] *Upcoming* Prom Night

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Res CUP

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22 OFFICE CLOSED

Centennial Christmas Dinner

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(dEC 22ND-dEC 26TH)

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31 Omisoka

New

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Hanukkah (begins)

Studying Strategies

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Bodhi Day

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Move Out Day!

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1 YEar

Fall Semester End Date

LOS pOSADAS

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Christmas

Boxing Day

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Winter Break (begins)

Kwanzaa (begins)

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M o n e y W ise

F in a n cial F iesta

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Res Cup

Nov

IN REVIEW

D olla r & D ice

HO, HO,HO

C r e d it S c

M o vie N ig ht

o re T rivia

G in gerbrea d H o use

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Nov

IN REVIEW

P u m p kin C u r vin g

HO, HO,HO

H allo w een!

Exam Study Tips Stay hydrated Make sure to take breaks as it will help the information stick!

Create a study Group Review information in multiple ways (ex reading, writing and speaking it) Get lots of sleep Write down your questions to ask your teacher’s so you don’t forget them

Ingredients 1. 150ml milk 2. 50ml double cream 3. ¼-½ tsp dark brown sugar 4. ½ orange, zested 5. Pinch of ground ginger 6. Pinch of ground cinnamon 7. 1 clove 8. 2 drops of vanilla extract 9. 50g dark chocolate, chopped To Garnish 1. Whipped cream 2. 1 mini gingerbread crushed

Method Stir the milk, cream, sugar, orange zest and spices together in a saucepan, then bring to a simmer over a low heat.

Remove from the heat and pour through a sieve into a jug, discarding the clove and orange zest.

Pour the warm infused milk back into the pan and stir in the vanilla and chocolate until the chocolate has melted and is smooth.

Return the pan to a low heat to warm through, if needed, then pour into a heatproof mug.

Top with whipped cream and crushed gingerbread biscuits, if you like, then serve.

Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon INGREDIENTS -4 strips thick-cut bacon -2 tablespoons butter -1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved -1/2 large onion, chopped -Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy.

Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, then roughly chop. In same pan with bacon fat, melt butter over high heat. Add onions and Brussels Sprouts and cook, stirring occasionally, until sprouts are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss bacon back into pan. Serve immediately.

Canada’s Wonderland Winterfest

Christmas Market Vaughan, On L64 1S6 Lakeside Festival of Lights

Distillery District

Lakeshore, Burlington

Things to do this Winter Break Outdoor Skating

AGO

Nathan Philips square

Dundas Street W, Toronto

Go Sledding Riverdale park

Hello

WINTER Grab a blanket, a cup of hot cocoa, and let these films transport you to the magical, enchanting world of winter wonder!

POLAR EXPRESS

ELF

THE SHINING

THE HOLIDAY

HOME ALONE

BLACK CHRISTMAS

SPIRITED

FROZEN

THE GRINCH

PADDINGTON

Winter safety tips

dress in layers

Stay dry

Watch for ice

use proper Heating sources

Stay hydrated

keep extremities covered

RESIDENT HIGHLIGHT

Sinikiem Azaiki This resident’s enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to community engagement has led her to the well deserved recognition as Resident of the month. She attended the annual K-Cup competetion and her boundless energy encouraged team spirit and unity among the team. Thank you Sini, your efforts do not go unnoticed!!

General Inquiries Centennial Place Residence 416. 438. 2216 ext 6294 CentennialResidence@studenthousing.com

Jaleesa Arthur Leasing Manager JArthur@studenthousing.com

Matthew Fleming General Manager MFleming@studenthousing.com

Corey Cummings Residence Life Coordinator CCummings@studenthousing.com

Courtney Wong Assistant General Manager CWong@studenthousing.com

Asnath Ndosi Residence Experience Specialist ANdosi@studenthousing.com

Editors Janet Shin Editor In-Chief Courtney Wong Newsletter Manager Residents Assistants Contributors